Polianthes tuberosa

Definitions of Polianthes tuberosa
  1. noun
    a tuberous Mexican herb having grasslike leaves and cultivated for its spikes of highly fragrant lily-like waxy white flowers
    synonyms: tuberose
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    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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